TNCC Written Exam What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation?(ANS- Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature?(ANS- Vasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit?(ANS- Metabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation?(ANS- Neurogenic shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in what?(ANS- Phrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath
Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury?(ANS- Compartment Syndrome
What is a high risk of frostbite?(ANS- Thrombus formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite injury along with rewarming?(ANS- Tissue plasminogen activator or non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what?(ANS- Peripheral resistance
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What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric patient?(ANS- Reverse Trendelenburg
Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments causing lacerations or penetrating injuries?(ANS- Secondary Phase
What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury including hyperglycemia, hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis?(ANS- Quaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and impacting walls, ground, or any hard object?(ANS- Tertiary Phase
What phase of a blast results from impact of the over and under pressurization wave with body surfaces. Injuries include blast lung, tympanic membrane rupture, abdominal hemorrhage, globe rupture, and mild traumatic brain injury?(ANS- Primary Phase
Signs of what include muscle pain or weakness, dark red or brown urine, general weakness or malaise, and elevated creatinine kinase levels?(ANS- Rhabdomyolosis
Signs of what include anxiety, pleuritic chest pain, dyspnea, hypoxemia, hemoptysis, cough, orthopnea, adventitious lung sounds, decreased lung sounds, jugular vein distention, or hypotension?(ANS- Pulmonary Embolus
Signs of what include headache, nausea and vomiting, amnesia, behavioral changes, altered level of consciousness?(ANS- Increased intracranial pressure
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